They’re creepy, they’re kooky, and they’re heading to Uffculme for the first school event of its kind at The Venue theatre.

Uffculme School’s cast of 80 will be performing the Addams Family musical next week and tickets have completely sold out for its run from Wednesday, February 7 to Friday 9.

The musical follows the Addams family with Gomez and Morticia and their children Wednesday and Pugsley, close family members Uncle Fester and Grandmama and their butler Lurch, the disembodied hand Thing, and Gomez's Cousin Itt.

The school held auditions in June and July with 150 people taking part. The cast was chosen from the process and rehearsals began in September.

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Emma Luing-Holmes who has been directing the show said: “Everyone is excited, it’s a very different kind of musical. It’s very difficult, there are some real challenges within the music and character challenges as well, and it’s not your usual one to grasp onto and has some usual themes. It’s been a challenge but well worth it.

“It’s the first major event of its kind for the school here at The Venue, and we’re lucky to have New Beginnings Productions here helping with our sound and lights and skilled team within the school producing the musical. We have some skilled teachers working on this and of course the wonderful Heidi (Manton). We’re very excited to have an actual theatre to work in rather than just a drama hall.

“All the cast and crew are all talented. You give them something to learn, and they go away and learn it in a night, they natural actors and musicians. They’re the best a teacher could wish for.”

Holly Baker, 16, who plays Morticia said the role had presented many challenges.

“It’s quite challenging but I can rise to it I think, and I’m enjoying being in this new theatre and performing with the school,” she said.

“Morticia is challenging; she’s not your average person. She has a lot of makeup and a wig. Rehearsals have been good; we’ve all supported each other, have been positive. I think it’s a hobby now, and something to enjoy and get to know a lot of nice people.”